Chapter Officers Flashcards

President

• Presides over meetings following parliamentary procedures.
• Appoints committees and serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member.
• Coordinates chapter activities and evaluates progress of the Program of Activities (POA).
• Represents the chapter in public relations and at official functions.

Vice President

• Assumes all presidential duties when necessary.
• Develops the POA and serves as a non-voting member.
• Coordinates committee work effectively.
• Works closely with the president and advisor to assess chapter goals.

Secretary

• Prepares and posts agendas for chapter meetings.
• Prepares and presents meeting minutes.
• Responsible for maintaining all committee reports.
• Manages chapter correspondence and attendance records.
• Issues membership cards and ensures meeting materials are available.

Treasurer

• Receives, records, and deposits FFA funds, issuing receipts for transactions.
• Presents monthly financial reports at chapter meetings.
• Maintains accurate and organized treasury records.
• Submits membership roster and dues to the National FFA Organization, in cooperation with the secretary.
• Chairs the finance committee.

Reporter

• Chairs the POA public relations committee.
• Plans information programs with local media and service clubs to promote FFA.
• Publishes a chapter newsletter or manages the chapter website.
• Maintains a scrapbook of chapter activities and helps promote stories to local and national publications.
• Acts as the chapter's photographer.

Sentinel

• Assists the president in maintaining order during meetings.
• Keeps the meeting room and chapter supplies organized and in good condition.
• Welcomes guests and ensures a comfortable meeting environment.
• Takes charge of candidates during degree ceremonies and helps with special features and refreshments.

Advisor

• Supervises chapter activities throughout the year.
• Informs potential students and their families about FFA.
• Instructs students in leadership and personal development.
• Builds community support for the program and encourages member involvement.
• Prepares students for career development events (CDEs) and leadership programs.

Historian

• Develops and maintains a scrapbook documenting the chapter's history.
• Researches and prepares significant items about the chapter's past.
• Creates displays of chapter activities and submits stories to media about former members.
• Assists the reporter with photography for chapter needs.

Parliamentarian

• Proficient in parliamentary procedures to ensure smooth chapter meetings.
• Rulings are made on questions of parliamentary conduct during meetings.
• Participates or serves as an ex-officio member of the parliamentary procedure team.
• Chairs or serves on the conduct of meetings committee.

Chaplain

• Presents invocations at banquets and other FFA events.
• Coordinates local FFA participation in churches during National FFA Week.
• Conducts reflection services at summer camps and conferences.